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The City of Gainesville and Alachua County Public Schools - Partnership for Student Success (B)
This presentation provides the City Commission with a recommendation to address a joint program with Alachua County Public Schools.
Explanation
The City of Gainesville recognizes the importance of supporting Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS). The public education system directly impacts the lives of children in our community as it addresses their needs and prepares them for their future as adults. Further, public schools play a major role in building a stable community and in shaping the quality of life. A strong public education system is also a significant asset when competing for or attracting new business and industry to our area.
Despite the importance of public education in a community, nearly every school district faces challenges that cannot be met without the support of many partners. For instance, Gainesville Regional Utility has adopted Joseph Williams Elementary School, providing tutors, donating school supplies and conducting fundraisers.
The City of Gainesville wishes to be a partner with Alachua County Public Schools through a new program, The Partnership for Student Success. This program, developed in coordination with ACPS staff, will provide support through a variety of activities, including but not limited to:
Supporting Success by 6 and other pre-school programs
Supporting legislative requests that focus on improved student performance
Continuing the development of joint use agreements
Assisting with television programming on specific educational topics or events,
such as FCAT preparation, etc.
Adopting Gainesville High School and implementing the "Raising Canes"
program
Fiscal Note
Proposed projects with fiscal impacts will be conducted using existing resources or will be brought to the City Commission for specific approval.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve The Partnership for Student Success program, including the adoption of Gainesville High School.